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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 521.13 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 521.13 and 152.50 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 521.13 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/521.13 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 521.13 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 79,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,472.33/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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